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National Chiropractic Health Month to Promote Musculoskeletal Health for Aging Well
October is National Chiropractic Health Month Arlington, Va. – The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and doctors of chiropractic nationwide will celebrate National Chiropractic Health Month this October with the theme “Plan for a Strong Healthspan.” The campaign...
Humana’s Prior Authorization Program Update
As many of you are aware, the NYSCA Insurance Committee (The NIC) has been working with Humana's Executive Resolution and Utilization Review Department over the past week. Those conversations were professional, meaningful, and results driven - all too rare these days....
On the Agenda | September 2024 edition
On the Agenda, the official publication of the New York State Chiropractic Association (NYSCA), is published quarterly. It is designed to provide information about the Chiropractic profession and NYSCA activities and initiatives. Read the latest edition...
Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Program Updates for UHC / AARP members
The NYSCA continues to communicate with Optum regarding the implementation of the new prior authorization program for AARP and UnitedHealthcare's Medicare Advantage members. We understand many of you have been attempting to determine the impact of this requirement on...
Northeast College Receives Final Approval, Fall Start for Long Island-Based Chiropractic Program
LEVITTOWN, N.Y. - Northeast College of Health Sciences is pleased to announce that the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) has officially approved the College to offer a second branch of its renowned Doctor of Chiropractic program at its new Long Island...
Prior Authorization Required for UHC’s Medicare Advantage Insured Effective September 1, 2024
On Thursday August 1st many of you received UnitedHealthcare's Provider News email. That edition of Provider News included a section titled 'Outpatient therapy and chiropractic prior authorization required starting Sept. 1'. Due to the lack of clarity in...
Humana implements Prior Authorization for Medicare Advantage members
Effective August 29, 2024, Humana is requiring prior authorization of certain Medicare Advantage members for chiropractic manipulative therapy rendered on or after August 29, 2024. Humana advised that notice was posted on their website last month; however,...
HR1610: The Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2023
Legislation championed by ACA to increase Medicare coverage of chiropractic services is attracting cosponsors faster than ever in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Dear colleagues, I am encouraging you each to contact your Member of...
2024 End of Session Update
Thursday, June 6, was the last scheduled day of New York’s 2024 legislative session, but we went into overtime. The Senate completed their business on Friday, June 7 around 8:30 p.m. while the Assembly worked through the night and completed their work just after 7:00...
2024 End of Session Update
Thursday, June 6, was the last scheduled day of New York’s 2024 legislative session, but we went into overtime. The Senate completed their business on Friday, June 7 around 8:30 p.m. while the Assembly worked through the night and completed their work just after 7:00...
On the Agenda | June 2024 edition
On the Agenda, the official publication of the New York State Chiropractic Association (NYSCA), is published quarterly. It is designed to provide information about the Chiropractic profession and NYSCA activities and initiatives. Read the latest edition today! What's...
Educational Resources for Chiropractic Billing and Coding Training
Accurate chiropractic billing and coding is essential for maintaining healthy cash flow, reducing claim denials, and ensuring compliance with payer requirements. As billing rules continue to evolve, many chiropractic offices invest in structured training for...
Special Alert: Facts about VBA Stroke and the Safety of Chiropractic
As a Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) Group Member, we want you to know we are working for you every day to continue to promote the positive and combat the negative media as it may arise. Historically, our team anticipates negative media in advance of May’s...
Highmark Prior Authorization Program Updates
As many of you have been aware, the NYSCA has been in communication with both Highmark and the NYS Department of Financial Services regarding of our member's concerns, including Highmark's implementation of a prior authorization program. NYSCA member issues...
Use of Online Tracking Technologies by HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates
On March 18, 2024, the OCR updated this guidance to increase clarity for regulated entities and the public. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing this Bulletin to highlight the obligations of Health...